Opinion and Comment on Rhodesia talks by Vance and Owen
The United States and Britain pushed a plan to alter Rhodesia's future but failed to force negotiations between Prime Minister Ian Smith's interim government and black guerrilla leaders Joshua Nkomo and Robert Mugabe. Smith signaled openness to proposals yet rejected a conference with all sides. Rhodesia faces a tough transition to biracial rule, and U.S. British policy risks more disappointment and instability unless they back the multiracial government.
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Britain
Rhodesia
U.S
Cyrus Vance
David Owen
Ian Smith
Joshua Nkomo
Robert Mugabe
Smith
Vance
Owen
State Department
Jeff MacNelly Pulitzer cartoons showcased by Chronicle-Telegram
The Chronicle-Telegram highlights Jeff MacNelly as a superior cartoonist signed to the editorial page. He has earned a second Pulitzer Prize along with the George Polk Award and the National Cartoonists Society Award. The article notes his impact and potential as a leader in the field and presents four cartoons that aided his Pulitzer win.
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Jeff MacNelly
Chronicle-Telegram
MacNelly
National Cartoonists Society
Carter Faces Midterm Test in 1978 Voter Mood
Washington report outlines Jimmy Carter’s plan to back Democratic candidates in 1978 while weighing a potential 1980 run. It notes persistent inflation, energy policy hurdles, and public doubts, yet portrays Carter as confident and focused on campaign strengths and national unity.
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Washington
Jimmy Carter
Sinbad the Sailor
Man of
Carter
White House
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Lyndon Johnson
Global Terrorism War Demands United Action
A stark plea that political terrorism is expanding into an international network threatening democratic governments. It urges collective decisive action, intergovernmental cooperation, and an international approach to immobilize terrorists, citing attacks from Lod to Vienna and beyond, with emphasis on the growing scale and coordination.
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OPEC
Vienna
Air France
Uganda
Netherlands
Hans Schleyer
Germany
Baader-Meinhof
Aldo Moro
Tokyo
Lod
PFLP
PLO
Red Army
North Korea
Baader-Meinhof Gang
U.S
Syria
Simpler Tax System Planned By Carter Aims For Clarity
A Treasury article argues taxpayers deserve a simpler tax system. It cites Carter’s program to cut deductions for itemized expenses, lower rates, and broader savings, aiming to reduce costs and error rates while preserving revenue. The plan includes 6 billion in business tax cuts and focuses on middle incomes.
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Jimmy Carter
Carter
Congress
Solitary style in Carter era puzzles observers
A columnist argues Carter’s solitary, unpredictable decision style delays policy gains. He notes extensive briefings and inner conviction, yet critics risk ignoring long term effects. Comparisons to Eisenhower Roosevelt and Johnson highlight how staff input shapes outcomes and accountability.
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London Economist
Economist
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Roosevelt
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Metternich
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